I chose my first camera bag (M-Rock Arches) :-)

RodentOfUnusualSize · 21st of February 2010 (Sun)

I've been trying to choose a camera bag for a few weeks now, while all my gear was spilling out of a no-brand POS that I won't even give the honour of calling it a "bag" to.

I was pretty sure I wanted a slingshot, as the most comfortable everyday (non-camera) bag I ever had was this type, I wore it until it fell apart and loved it.

The first one I was considering was Lowepro Slingsot 200AW, as that seems to be the most popular slingshot choice. I actually got to try one on at Best Buy yesterday, but I already knew at that point I wouldn't get that one, it was more to get some idea of size/dimensions, as I had no chance to try on any of the other bags I was considering (no-one carries them locally). It felt good and maybe I'll get one of these in the future, but for now I did listen to people here who recommended a slingshot/backpack hybrid. Having more options can't be bad and after a few hours with the bag on I may appreciate a change.

So, next one to consider was a Kata 3n1. For a couple of weeks, I was sure that would be my final choice, until a few nights ago I read more reviews, almost ready to pull the trigger, and found some features I might not be comfortable with.

And that's where my final choice came in: M-Rock 675 Arches. I've read all the specs about a million times and I think this is the bag I'm going to love

http://www.adorama.com/MRARCLI.html?...=m-rock+arches

Just got a confirmation from Adorama that it's ready to be shipped.

I know, no big deal for those of you who have 20 camera bags already, but I'm really excited and just wanted to share.

CafeRacer808 · 21st of February 2010 (Sun)

Looking forward to your review (with photos, of course!) once you get the bag and put it to use. I guess the real question is, which bag are you getting next? You do realize, of course, that camera bags are like Lays Potato Chips...you can't have just one.

RodentOfUnusualSize · 21st of February 2010 (Sun)

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Originally Posted by CafeRacer808

Looking forward to your review (with photos, of course!) once you get the bag and put it to use. I guess the real question is, which bag are you getting next? You do realize, of course, that camera bags are like Lays Potato Chips...you can't have just one.

LOL, I'm kind of starting to get that idea.

I'll be happy to post my impressions and photos, though first I must patiently wait for it to get here. I'm in WA and standard shipping orders from Adorama (or most other places on the East Coast) take 7-10 days to get here.

e02937 · 21st of February 2010 (Sun)

Congrats...soon you will become a bag connoisseur. Seriously though, having the right bag depending on what you're doing can make the difference between taking the camera and leaving it at home IMHO. These cameras are good but they don't take good pics when left at home on the kitchen counter

walsh416 · 2nd of May 2010 (Sun)

Hello,
I was looking at that exact same bag. Do you have thoughts or pictures to post?

21st of February 2010 (Sun)	#1
RodentOfUnusualSize Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: WA, USA Posts: 72 IMAGE EDITING OK	I chose my first camera bag (M-Rock Arches) :-) I've been trying to choose a camera bag for a few weeks now, while all my gear was spilling out of a no-brand POS that I won't even give the honour of calling it a "bag" to. I was pretty sure I wanted a slingshot, as the most comfortable everyday (non-camera) bag I ever had was this type, I wore it until it fell apart and loved it. The first one I was considering was Lowepro Slingsot 200AW, as that seems to be the most popular slingshot choice. I actually got to try one on at Best Buy yesterday, but I already knew at that point I wouldn't get that one, it was more to get some idea of size/dimensions, as I had no chance to try on any of the other bags I was considering (no-one carries them locally). It felt good and maybe I'll get one of these in the future, but for now I did listen to people here who recommended a slingshot/backpack hybrid. Having more options can't be bad and after a few hours with the bag on I may appreciate a change. So, next one to consider was a Kata 3n1. For a couple of weeks, I was sure that would be my final choice, until a few nights ago I read more reviews, almost ready to pull the trigger, and found some features I might not be comfortable with. And that's where my final choice came in: M-Rock 675 Arches. I've read all the specs about a million times and I think this is the bag I'm going to love http://www.adorama.com/MRARCLI.html?...=m-rock+arches Just got a confirmation from Adorama that it's ready to be shipped. I know, no big deal for those of you who have 20 camera bags already, but I'm really excited and just wanted to share.

21st of February 2010 (Sun)	#2
CafeRacer808 Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Southern California Posts: 355	Re: I chose my first camera bag (M-Rock Arches) :-) Looking forward to your review (with photos, of course!) once you get the bag and put it to use. I guess the real question is, which bag are you getting next? You do realize, of course, that camera bags are like Lays Potato Chips...you can't have just one. __________________ Dave d-.-b 5Dii \| 50D \| 24L \| 35L \| 50/1.4 \| 85/1.8 \| 100L Macro \| 17-50/2.8 \| 28-105/3.5-4.5 \| 70-200/2.8L \| 580EX II

21st of February 2010 (Sun)	#4
e02937 Goldmember Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 2,714	Re: I chose my first camera bag (M-Rock Arches) :-) Congrats...soon you will become a bag connoisseur. Seriously though, having the right bag depending on what you're doing can make the difference between taking the camera and leaving it at home IMHO. These cameras are good but they don't take good pics when left at home on the kitchen counter __________________ Canon 7d [15-85 IS] [70-200 f/4L IS] [I'm a PC] [Full gear list and feedback]

2nd of May 2010 (Sun)	#5
walsh416 Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 150 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: I chose my first camera bag (M-Rock Arches) :-) Hello, I was looking at that exact same bag. Do you have thoughts or pictures to post? __________________ Canon 40D \| Canon 50mm F1.8 \| Canon 18-55 \| Canon 55-250 IS \| Canon 430ex ii\| M-Rock Canyon lands Bag I'm waiting for the Ken Rockwell camera. Every other frame, you get a message on the LCD asking to support his growing family. The color saturation is set to +20, and it only shoots in JPEG setting b/c RAW is for fools. ~Tee Why

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